Publication of 'Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (October – December 2015)'

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has today published 'Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (October - December 2015)'.

This publication of quarterly figures relates to Carers’ Statistics in Northern Ireland.

Key facts and figures:

During quarter ending 31 December 2015:

Carers Assessments

• A carer’s assessment was offered to 3,212 carers in Northern Ireland during the quarter ending 31 December 2015. This represented an increase of 1% (17) from the quarter ending 30 September 2015 (3,195) and an increase of 28% (699) from the same quarter last year (2,513).
• Of the 3,212 carers’ assessments offered, 40% (1,278) were accepted / completed and 60% (1,934) were declined.

Carers Reassessments

• A carer’s reassessment was offered to 656 carers in Northern Ireland during the quarter ending 31 December 2015. This represented an increase of 22% (118) from the quarter ending 30 September 2015 (538) and an increase of 77% (285) from the same quarter last year (371).
• Of the 656 carers’ reassessments offered, 67% (437) were accepted / completed and 33% (219) were declined.

Notes to editors: 

1. This information was collated by Community Information Branch within the DHSSPS.
2. A statistical release of carers’ information is published on a quarterly basis.
3. Statistics detailed within the bulletin are presented regionally and by Health and Social Care Trust in respect of carers’ assessments and reassessments that are offered, accepted / completed and declined; and are available by the client group of the person being cared for.
4. Similar statistics relating to the quarter ending 31 March 2016 are due for release on 9 June 2016.
5. This publication is available online.
6. Further information is available from:

   Community Information Branch
   Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
   Room 11
   Annexe 2
   Castle Buildings
   Stormont
   Belfast BT4 3SP

   Tel: (028) 90 528134
   Fax: (028) 90 523288
   Email: cib@dhsspsni.gov.uk
   Internet: Department of Health

7. Media queries to DHSSPS Press Office on 028 9052 0074, or out of hours contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 9971 5540 and your call will be returned. Follow us on twitter @healthdpt

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